Hannah Askew started as Executive Director at Sierra Club BC in late 2018 with a mandate to bring an Indigenous lens to the work of Sierra Club BC, alongside the traditional scientific lens. As a lawyer, prior to this role, Hannah practiced public interest environmental law and was deeply involved in learning from Indigenous communities […]
Upcoming Opportunities and Funding June 2022
The Atmospheric Fund – Expression of interest July 8, 2022TAF funds a wide range of projects and approaches that can generate large-scale carbon reduction in the GTHA. For example, TAF funding may be used to design or implement climate policy solutions, demonstrate new and scalable approaches to reduce emissions, or advance equitable cities and generate […]
Gord Downie’s Legacy of #ReconciliACTION!
Sarah Midanik, Executive Director of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund shares a message of hope, as she reflects on the important work of reconciliation requiring us all, and non-Indigenous Canadians in particular, to take action. We hear about the important work to be done to address systemic racism and how this national charity […]
Indigenous History Month 2022
Our office rests on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat peoples, and most recently, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who are direct descendants of the Mississaugas of the Credit. This land continues to be home to many diverse […]
Celebrating Pride Month 2022
June is also designated Pride Month in Canada, an opportunity for us to celebrate the meaningful contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities across the social sector. This Pride Month, we want to share solutions aimed to generate more inclusive organizations. Read this article about creating safer spaces and building community from the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge. SafeGuards […]